The Perfect Neighbour is an intriguing and unsettling take on a true-crime documentary, told almost entirely through the bodycam footage of Florida police officers. It offers a raw, unfiltered look into the tragic events surrounding the fatal shooting of Ajike “AJ” Owens, a Black mother of four, by her white neighbor, Susan Lorincz. The story is…
I have never seen a Paul Thomas Anderson movie before, so this is my first one. Don’t come for me. That said, I can now understand why people love his films. One Battle After Another is bold, chaotic, and strangely magnetic a film that feels both messy and meaningful at the same time. It’s very manly in…
This Agatha Christie inspired thriller wants to be clever and suspenseful, but instead it feels sluggish and oddly lifeless. Journalist Laura “Lo” Blacklock (Keira Knightley) has just returned to work after witnessing a traumatic event the death of a female source. Hoping to ease her back in, her editor assigns her a fluff piece: covering…
Maintenance Required is the modern-day You’ve Got Mail but with cars, torque, and a dash of feminist flair and honestly, it really works. The story follows Charlie (Madelaine Petsch), a strong and independent woman who runs an all-female auto shop in a tight-knit community. When a sleek, corporate garage opens across the street, her world is thrown…
What are three things that you would describe yourself as? This is one question that the interviewer would ask the troubled kids from the school. This drama is about a guy called Murphy (Cillian Murphy), a troubled but passionate headteacher who runs a residential reform school for kids who’ve lost their way. He’s got some…
Imagine you’re single and searching for your soulmate and there’s a test that promises to match you with that person. Simple, right? No more faff, no endless dating apps, no uncertainty. Just the certainty of destiny, wrapped up in science. We start with university friends Laura (Imogen Poots) and Simon (Brett Goldstein). He takes her…
When I first watched the trailer for this film I was hooked, and I didn’t know the story was inspired by the Bible story of Ruth. That caught my attention because I was curious how such an ancient story would be translated into a modern setting. This version reimagines Ruth as a hip hop artist…
The Harry Potter films have been a magical part of my life for years. Each movie brings something different, especially in the later ones when the story grows darker and more complex. From brave heroes to quirky oddballs, each character adds their own kind of magic. This is my personal list and I’d love to know who…
Football is often seen as a game of wealth, fame, and security for its stars, but behind the glamour lies a darker reality. In the BBC documentary Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11, former Premier League presenter Richard Lenton stepped into his first executive producer role to uncover one of the sport’s most shocking…
I watched the original Spanish drama Our Fault a while back and absolutely loved it. So when I heard they were doing a London version, I thought it might be even better and I think I might be right. I’ll admit I’m a bit late to this, since it came out earlier this year, but it’s one…
